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multiple new states. During this session, the group the importance of propane and conventional fuels
discussed industry efforts to lower the age at which a as part of the makeup of America’s energy portfolio
CDL holder can obtain an HME, as well as legislative and provided his thoughts on what he is seeing and
initiatives to eliminate state PERC programs. Mem- hearing from constituents leading up to Election Day
bers of the task force also talked about state and local in November. After his talk, NPGA members had a
efforts to incentivize fuel-switching and penalize the chance to meet the Congressman.
use of conventional thermal fuels. PropanePAC exceeded its contribution goals
PropanePAC at its well-attended fundraiser held at the historic

The PropanePAC Steering Committee met Buckhorn Saloon. Attendees enjoyed live music and
and discussed current fundraising efforts, PAC events, appetizers while exploring the Texas Ranger Museum.
disbursements, peer-to-peer engagement, and con- Member Services Committee
tinued efforts to increase corporate engagement and The Member Services Committee hosted a
fundraising. panel discussion on the critical importance of data
PropanePAC was pleased to welcome as a and analytics. Moderated by Danny Silverman of An-
featured speaker at its Propane, Politics, and Coffee gus Energy, panel members shared examples of data
event Congressman Tony Gonzales (R-TX-23), who and analytics that can lead to a more efficient and
represents much of the greater San Antonio area. profitable business. Panelists were Kelly Engel – Fuel-

Congressman Gonzales spoke about his life Mor Propane Software; Marty Kirshner – Gray, Gray &
story, from overcoming hardship to serving 20 years Gray, LLP; Tiffany Robertson – A.R.M. Solutions; and
in the United States Navy and eventually his elec- Michelle Wilson – P3 Propane Safety.
tion to Congress in 2020. Rep. Gonzales spoke about Continued on page 13.

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